Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News
03 Mar 2025
Shreyas IyerShreyas Iyer has 300-plus runs against these opponents in ODIs
Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer starred in India's 44-run win over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.
01 Mar 2025
Indian Cricket TeamChampions Trophy: Decoding teams with highest score in overs 1-10
In a rain-marred, washed-out game against Afghanistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Australia secured a semi-final spot.
01 Mar 2025
Australian Cricket TeamTeams conceding most extras in a Champions Trophy innings
The 2025 Champions Trophy match between Australia and Afghanistan was washed out in the second innings due to heavy rain.
26 Feb 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann cleared by ICC over suspect bowling action
Australian cricketer Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared of any wrongdoing with his bowling action, following an investigation by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
15 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamDecoding Australia's lowest ODI totals on Asian soil
Australia suffered a heavy 0-2 series defeat in ODIs against Sri Lanka on their 2025 tour of the nation.
14 Feb 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketDunith Wellalage claims match-winning 4/35 versus Australia in 2nd ODI
Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage claimed match-winning figures worth 4/35 versus Australia in the 2nd ODI on Friday, Febraury 14 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
14 Feb 2025
Kusal MendisSri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs in 2nd ODI
In the second ODI of the series, Sri Lanka posted a challenging target of 282 for Australia.
14 Feb 2025
Charith Asalanka2nd ODI: Madushka, Asalanka power SL with half-centuries vs Australia
The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium saw the home team post 281/4 in their allotted 50 overs.
14 Feb 2025
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis gets to his maiden ODI hundred vs Australia
Kusal Mendis has smoked his fifth hundred in ODI cricket.
13 Feb 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamDecoding the highest successful run-chases for Pakistan in ODI cricket
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha smoked record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.
12 Feb 2025
Maheesh TheekshanaMaheesh Theekshana claims his 7th four-fer in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lankan cricket's rising star, Maheesh Theekshana, led his team to an impressive 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI of the two-match series.
12 Feb 2025
Maheesh TheekshanaSri Lanka beat Australia in low-scoring 1st ODI: Key stats
Sri Lanka's cricket team pulled off a stunning 49-run victory over Australia in the first ODI match in Colombo.
12 Feb 2025
Charith AsalankaCharith Asalanka hammers his 4th ODI century: Key stats
Charith Asalanka was the lone warrior for Sri Lanka in the first ODI against Australia at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday.
10 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamCharith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka name squad for Australia ODI series
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia.
10 Feb 2025
Dasun ShanakaDasun Shanaka under scrutiny for allegedly faking concussion
Dasun Shanaka, the former Sri Lanka cricket team captain, is facing an investigation by the nation's cricket board.
09 Feb 2025
Dhananjaya de SilvaDhananjaya de Silva questions Sri Lanka's strategy on spin-friendly pitches
Sri Lankan cricket team captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has ignited a debate over the nation's dependence on spin-friendly pitches for home matches.
09 Feb 2025
Dimuth KarunaratneDimuth Karunaratne retires after 100 Test matches: Decoding his stats
The International Cricket Council (ICC) paid tribute to former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne after his retirement from the game following his 100th Test.
09 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamSteve Smith leads Australia to historic Test series win
Steve Smith, who has been leading the Australian cricket team in Pat Cummins's absence, has led his team to a historic 2-0 victory.
09 Feb 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketMatthew Kuhnemann shines with seven wickets in Galle Test: Stats
Australia defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test in Galle, clinching their first series on Sri Lankan soil in 14 years.
09 Feb 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipAustralia whitewash Sri Lanka to further enhance WTC tally
Australia have successfully wrapped up the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) league stage with a thumping victory over Sri Lanka.
09 Feb 2025
Nathan LyonNathan Lyon surpasses Shane Warne's record against Sri Lanka (Tests)
Nathan Lyon has gone past Shane Warne's 59 wickets to become Australia's most successful Test bowler against Sri Lanka.
09 Feb 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketAll-round Australia beat SL to complete Test series whitewash: Stats
Australia have completed a Test series whitewash against Sri Lanka, beating them by nine wickets in the second and final game in Galle.
09 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamNathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut
Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.
08 Feb 2025
Angelo MathewsAngelo Mathews slams 76 versus Australia in 2nd Test: Stats
Despite a fighting 76-run knock from Angelo Mathews, Australia are inching closer to a series sweep against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle.
08 Feb 2025
Alex CareyMatthew Kuhnemann's 4-for puts Aussies on top against Sri Lanka
Australia are on the cusp of a series victory against Sri Lanka after a commanding day three performance.
08 Feb 2025
Travis HeadKonstas aims to excel as Australia's next all-format cricket star
Australia's next big thing Sam Konstas has revealed his desire to become an all-format player.
08 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamCarey open to sharing keeping duties with Inglis in Tests
Australia's first-choice Test wicketkeeper since the 2021/22 Ashes, Alex Carey, remains optimistic about his future alongside Josh Inglis.
08 Feb 2025
Prabath JayasuriyaPrabath Jayasuriya claims his third Test fifer against Australia: Stats
Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star performer on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Galle.
07 Feb 2025
Alex Carey2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka
Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
07 Feb 2025
Adam GilchristAlex Carey joins Adam Gilchrist with Test century in Asia
Alex Carey has become the second Australian wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred in Asia.
07 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamSam Konstas addresses axing with composed and classy statement
Australia's rising cricket star Sam Konstas, has opened up on his early exit from the second Test in Galle, Sri Lanka.
07 Feb 2025
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis slams his fourth 50-plus score vs Australia (Tests)
Sri Lanka ended their first innings at 257/10 on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against Australia.
06 Feb 2025
Nathan LyonNathan Lyon completes 150 Test wickets in Asia: Stats
Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon has completed 150 Test wickets in Asia.
06 Feb 2025
Ricky PontingSteve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)
Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket.
06 Feb 2025
Dinesh Chandimal2nd Test, Day 1: Australia put SL on back foot
Australia's versatile bowling attack, under stand-in captain Steven Smith, has left Sri Lanka in a difficult position on the first day of the second Test.
06 Feb 2025
Dinesh ChandimalDinesh Chandimal slams his 32nd half-century in Test cricket: Stats
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal continued to be amongst the runs in Test cricket.
06 Feb 2025
Steve SmithCooper Connolly debuts for Australia in 2nd Test vs SL
Promising spin-bowling all-rounder, Cooper Connolly, has made his Test debut for Australia against Sri Lanka in Galle, the second match of a two-Test series.
05 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamSpin to play key role in 2nd Sri Lanka-Australia Test
The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia will be played on a much drier pitch than the one used for their first encounter.
05 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamSL vs AUS: Will rain play spoilsport in Galle Test?
Sri Lanka and Australia will clash in the 2nd Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 6. The match will start at 10am IST.
05 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamRamesh Mendis returns to Sri Lanka's Test squad: Here's why
Ramesh Mendis has been recalled to Sri Lanka's Test squad for the second match against Australia.
05 Feb 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketAustralia eye series sweep against Sri Lanka: 2nd Test preview
Sri Lanka and Australia are all set to renew their Test rivalry in the second match of the ongoing two-match series.
04 Feb 2025
Sheffield ShieldAustralia's Sam Konstas leaves Sri Lanka tour for Sheffield Shield
Australia cricketer Sam Konstas has left the ongoing Sri Lanka Test tour midway to play the Sheffield Shield for New South Wales.
04 Feb 2025
Dimuth KarunaratneDimuth Karunaratne to retire after 100th Test: Decoding his stats
Sri Lanka's gritty opening batter Dimuth Karunaratne will play his 100th and last Test later this week.
04 Feb 2025
Dimuth KarunaratneSL vs AUS: Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after 100th Test
Dimuth Karunaratne, the veteran opener of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
02 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamHaddin wants Australian selectors to realease Konstas from Test squad
Former Australian cricketer Brad Haddin has advised the national team's selectors to send Sam Konstas back home to play state cricket.
02 Feb 2025
Jasprit BumrahSmith backs Khawaja's Test future after stellar performance against SL
Australia's stand-in cricket captain Steve Smith has backed veteran opener Usman Khawaja to continue his Test career.
02 Feb 2025
Sanath JayasuriyaCoach Jayasuriya criticizes Sri Lanka's performance after Galle Test humiliation
Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has expressed his disappointment after the team's dismal performance in the first Test match against Australia.
01 Feb 2025
Nathan LyonNathan Lyon achieves rare bowling feat, surpasses R Ashwin
Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon has recorded a rare bowling feat in the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka.
01 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia enhance WTC tally with Galle Test triumph: Details
Australia have solidified their second place in the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a thumping win over Sri Lanka.
01 Feb 2025
Test CricketJeffrey Vandersay smokes fiery fifty in Galle Test: Stats
Australia registered a thumping innings and 242-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series.
01 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamMatthew Kuhnemann records nine wickets in Galle Test: Key stats
Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia's historic victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Galle.
01 Feb 2025
Usman KhawajaAustralia hammer sorry Sri Lanka in Galle Test: Key stats
Australia recorded a massive innings triumph in the first Test against Sri Lanka, played in Galle.
01 Feb 2025
Dinesh ChandimalGalle Test: Dinesh Chandimal shines with valiant half-century vs Australia
Dinesh Chandimal's gritty batting somewhat saved Sri Lanka from humiliation in the ongoing opening Test against Australia in Galle.
31 Jan 2025
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia tighten grip over Sri Lanka in rain-marred Galle Test
Australia maintained their dominance in Galle on the rain-hit Day 3 of the ongoing opening Test against Sri Lanka.
31 Jan 2025
Australian Cricket TeamSam Konstas sidelined due to stomach bug in opening Test
Young Australian cricketer Sam Konstas has been sidelined from the opening Test against Sri Lanka due to a stomach bug.
30 Jan 2025
Mitchell StarcMitchell Starc completes 700 international wickets on 35th birthday
Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc achieved a significant milestone on his 35th birthday.
